The St. Croix Soccer Club recognizes that competent referees contribute to a positive player experience. The Club further recognizes through refereeing, many other youths can participate in and enjoy this game. As a result, the Club takes these steps to recruit, train and retain referees.
- The Club maintains a permanent position of Referee Coordinator. This person recruits, trains, monitors and evaluates referees. The Referee Coordinator also assists referees when they encounter difficult situations with players, coaches or parents.
- Referees are recruited via the Club website, e-mails, mailings to current and past players, and announcements in the local media.
- An initial referee course is provided to prospective referees every other year. The Club hosts a re-certification course each year, using trainers from the Minnesota State Referee Association.
- Referees are compensated in line with other clubs.
- The Board of Directors works to make refereeing a positive experience. Abuse of referees by players, parents or coaches is not tolerated.
If you would like to referee for St. Croix Soccer Club, you will need to:
Fill out a W-9 Form and mail it the club:
St. Croix Soccer Club
P.O. Box 181
Stillwater, MN 55082
Information on State run Referee Clinics